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Everything I write on Naples real estate, in one place, newest first. Filter by what fits you.

August 2026
Newsletter

A New Home, and the Summer Naples Refused to Slow Down

The newsletter moves to sellwithsutkus.com, and the summer market catch up in five minutes.

August 2026
Market update

Naples Real Estate Market Update: July 2026

Closed sales up 14.5 percent, supply down to 5.8 months, single family median at $745,000.

August 2026
Market update

Naples Real Estate Market Update: June 2026

The strongest June in five years: sales up 16.5 percent, inventory down 23.4 percent, median $595,000.

July 2026
Naples living

Why Luxury Buyers Choose Naples

Beaches, championship golf, well run communities, and no state income tax. Why high end buyers keep choosing Naples.

July 2026
Buying

Relocating to Naples: A Buyer’s Playbook

Season versus off season, touring remotely, choosing the community before the home, and aligning your timeline for an out of state move.

July 2026
Buying

Do You Need Your Own Agent for New Construction in Naples?

The builder pays your agent, so representation is free to you. Why it matters and when to name your agent.

July 2026
Naples living

Top Naples Luxury Communities to Sell (and Buy) In

Isles of Collier Preserve, Fiddler’s Creek, Treviso Bay, and Caymas, and who each one suits.

July 2026
Selling

Selling vs Waiting in a Normalizing Naples Market

In a normalizing market, strategy beats timing. Pricing, preparation, and marketing sell your home well now.

July 2026
Selling

Preparing Your Luxury Home to Sell: A Pre List Checklist

Repairs that matter, staging and presentation, and prepping every space for professional photography.

June 2026
Selling

How Long Are Homes Taking to Sell in Naples?

Many Naples homes are taking roughly 80 to 110 days. What a normalized market means for your timeline.

June 2026
Selling

Should I Sell My Naples Home Now or Wait?

It depends on your equity, your next move, and your timeline more than any market headline.

June 2026
Market update

Naples Real Estate Market Update: May 2026

Sales up, median at $599,900, inventory down 22 percent to 7.1 months of supply.

June 2026
Newsletter

May Sales Trim Inventory Heading into Summer

Sales up almost 14 percent, inventory down 22 percent, and 1,243 price cuts against 56 increases.

June 2026
Selling

How I Market a Luxury Listing in Naples (My Full Plan)

Cinematic media, staging, targeted buyer reach, and full syndication. My complete plan.

May 2026
Newsletter

Pending Sales Surge as Inventory Tightens

Pending sales up 38 percent year over year while inventory declined 21 percent.

May 2026
Newsletter

SWFL Market Snapshot: May 2026

The one page market snapshot graphic sent to the list, exactly as received.

April 2026
Newsletter

March Numbers: Sales Climb as Prices Find Their Level

Pending sales up 15 percent, closed sales up 26 percent, and new condo opportunities.

March 2026
Newsletter

The February Market Update: Buyers Push Across Price Points

Tightening inventory and competitive pricing spark strong buyer activity across price points.

February 2026
Newsletter

January Numbers: Pending Sales Jump More Than 40 Percent

Pending sales up more than 40 percent, with luxury demand and cash purchases driving the market.

May 2026
Market update

Naples Real Estate Market Update: April 2026

Pending sales up 38.2 percent, inventory down 21 percent, median price $630,000.

Michael Sutkus
Michael Sutkus, PA
REALTOR® · SRS, ABR, SRES, RSPS, PSA · Downing-Frye Realty Inc

If you are weighing a move in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, or Estero, I am happy to talk it through with no pressure and no obligation. Call 239.450.6206 or start with one of these.